Communicate to Motivate

The latest research into fatherhood reveals that 72% of Dads feel emotionally and physically worn out. Our Dads set high expectations for themselves in their family and work lives and can experience all forms of stress, pressure, and anxiety to reach those levels. Additionally, some Dads may struggle to maintain some assemblance of rhythm in their family lives. I am joined this week by Devin Shaw, a nurse anesthetist, Presidential Founder with Green Compass, and father of three kids all under the age of 6. He shares amazing insights into the world of being a Dad and husband who wears multiple hats and tries to keep it all together. You'll learn about positive communication outlets for guys, ways to manage control issues and 'embrace the mess', and what this new 'Hybrid Dad' looks like in our current family landscape. Devin also shares about his work with Green Compass and CBD and how it can help Dads (and anyone) with health issues and dealing with pressure and anxiety. You can follow Devin on Instagram @Dshaw13 https://elitecbd.greencompassglobal.com/Home/   Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

This week we are joined by my wife, Stephanie Van Allan, who is also a working Mom and great team mate in life. She answers some questions that both Moms and Dads will want to hear as we explore what causes Moms so much stress, anxiety, and pressure. She reveals some personal examples on how to handle stressful triggers, enjoy personal time, and find a great balance between work, life, and family. This is a great episode for families dealing with the daily pressure of life and can feel the stress mount up. Our Moms carry a lot of expectations from society, friends, family, and themselves and sometimes feel as though they cannot win. This interview shows families how we can celebrate our Moms and know they are an integral part to family success.   Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

Our children, no matter the age, deal with a very different world right now. With a culture of achievement, high expectations, threatening social climate, and intrusive social media, pressure and anxiety can build within the young minds of our children.  This episode will show parents and family members the harmful side of an anxious kid and ways we can better communicate with them. Parents need to learn to have the difficult conversations and acknowledge what kids go through every day. We can see how powerful it is to have our kids be more connected to who they are and not to who their friends, society or social media says they should be.   Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

There's always something! How can our American families better manage the anxieties and pressures of life in 2020 and beyond? This episode explores how communication can help the active family be more available and understand how to deal with anxiety and pressure as it enters our households. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

With schools beginning all across the country, Jim looks at the attitude and focus needed to make it into a successful school year.  He details a few speaking events he had in August for teachers and shares ways everyone involved in education can thrive and not just survive. No politics just practical positivity as we begin the most challenging school year to date. It's time to get the mind right! @JimVanAllan JimVanAllan.com In-person & virtual training/speaking for schools and organizations across the country. 

Storytelling in families is a powerful way to connect with your children on a social and emotional level. Listen to the latest research and examples on how storytelling can develop important skills as a child develops.  @JimVanAllan JimVanAllan.com New podcast episode every Monday. We are making the personal into the powerful!

Family stories connect us to our past and help us to be more resilient as a family. www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan  

A new series kicks off talking about how family communication systems repeat themselves across generations.

We conclude our series on relationships while bridging to another new and exciting series.

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The impact of how we value, see, and use time in our relationships

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We explore internal communication and what it means about our current social climate. Also, what's next?

Hear why some couples compare themselves to others and what it might really mean about your relationship. Plus strategies and take-aways to beat the Comparison Factor!

Maintaining a relationship is the No.1 thing you can do to give yourselves a fighting chance of going the distance.

Find out how the power of conversation has the ability to positively change brain chemistry and motivate you to pursue meaningful relationships

We begin a series on 'Relationships' starting with having deeper, more meaningful conversations.